Surprising collections
If you're looking for culture, Maastricht is definitely the place to be – a city with a long and very rich cultural history. It should therefore come as no surprise that Maastricht is home to an impressive variety of historical museums and sites, ranging from artefacts from the Roman era in the underground museum beneath the Derlon hotel to the treasure chambers of Saint Servatius, from the Museum of Natural History to the Museum at the Vrijthof, located in the Spaans Gouvernement (Spanish Government) Museum.But Maastricht also looks to the future: the striking Bonnefanten Museum houses a new collection of internationally oriented contemporary art works, and the Centre Ceramique, located in the hypermodern Céramique district, presents frequently-changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
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Rijksweg 15
6267 AC, Cadier en Keer
Tel.: T +31 (0)43-407 73 83
The Bonnenfanten Museum is home to a rice collection of old, modern and contemporary art, as well as regular new exhibtions. The building, designed by Italian architect Aldo Rossi, helps define the Maastricht skyline. The
Avenue Céramique 250
6201 BS, Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43-3290190 Fax: +31(0)43-3290199
Centre Céramique is on Plein 1992 between the Wyck and Céramique districts. There’s always something going on: You can enjoy one of the exhibitions, grab a coffee and sit down with a paper in the reading room, visit
Avenue Céramique 50
6211 KV, Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43-3505600
Go on an exciting voyage of discovery at Continium Discovery Center Kerkrade! Wander through the world of science and technology, and discover how these influence your day to day life. The idea behind “The Lab”
Museumplein 2
6461 MA, Kerkrade
Tel.: +31(0)45-5670809 Fax: +31(0)45-5463848
Aan de grote van Schaiktunnel in de Sint Pietersberg ligt Rijksbewaarplaats nr. 9, beter bekend als ‘de kluis’. Deze ruimte heeft van 1942 tot 1945 onderdak geboden aan een groot deel van de Nederlandse kunstschatten. Toen de
Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43 3506262
A FabLab is a workshop where everyone can make their own 2D or 3D product. We use computer-controlled machines such as a 3D printer, 3D scanner, 3D milling machine, lasercutter, vinylcutter,
Hoenderstraat 3
6211EL, Maastricht
Tel.: +31-6-52692094
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In the Belgian village of Eben-Emael, just to the south of Maastricht, you will come across an impressive construction, Fort Eben-Emael. On the upper level, 17 bunkers are located which have been fully cleared. The fort is open one weekend per month
Rue du Fort 40
B-4690, Eben-Emael (België)
Tel.: +32(0)42862861 Fax: +33(0)42862861
One of the most striking features of the Maastricht defensive works is Fort St. Pieter, dating from 1701-1702. It was completely restored in 2007, and the field of fire was cleared once again. You can now walk
An underground labyrinth with over 20,000 tunnels dug out during mining activities. Miners as well as artists have left their mark here, also visible in the form of old wall paintings. During times of siege, the caves also served as a
Maastricht
Tel.: +31 (0) 43 325 21 21
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For special exhibitions devoted to contemporary art and design, visit the Marres centre for contemporary culture. The beautiful house with its monumental rooms and large ecological garden is worth a visit in itself. And afterwards, be sure to visit
Capucijnenstraat 98
6211 RT, Maastricht
Tel.: +31 (0)43-3270207 Fax: +31 (0)43-3270208
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On the facade of Jodenstraat 22, in one of the oldest streets in Maastricht, you will notice a plaque proclaiming "Macchina Tipografica", behind which you will find a most interesting museum of printing and the art of
Jodenstraat 22
6211 ER, Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43-3216376
Before construction of the new Derlon Hotel was commenced, Maastricht’s city archaeologist undertook an extensive survey of the site. The Roman finds, from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th centuries, are so important that it was decided
Plankstraat 21
6211 GA, Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43-3252121 (VVV Maastricht)
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The NAi Maastricht is a national museum of architecture located in the heart of the Euregion on the Avenue Ceramique in Maastricht. NAi Maastricht aims to be a key player in the debate about the past, present and future of the designed
Avenue Ceramique 226
6221 KX, Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43-3503020 Fax: +31(0)43-3503021
In Hasselt, the capital of the Belgian province of Limburg, you can visit the National Jenever Museum, housed in an authentic 19th-century jenever (Dutch gin) distillery. Using authentic original equipment, the entire production process, from the
Witte Nonnenstraat 19
Hasselt (B)
Tel.: T +32-(0)11-239860
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Take a trip through time from the carbonaceous period and the Cretaceous Sea, with the giant mosasaur (meaning Meuse lizard) fossil, to the aquarium with fish species presently inhabiting the streams of Limburg. View the
De Bosquetplein 6-7
6211 KJ, Maastricht
Tel.: +31 (0)43-3505490
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Treasure chamber of the Basilica of St. Servatius (Basiliek van Sint Servaas) With its impressive exterior, this treasure chamber is filled with tradition, history, religious culture and art. This is where Maastricht cherishes its
Keizer Karelplein 6
6211 TC, Maastricht
Tel.: R-TEAM VVV Maastricht +31 (0) 43 350 62 62
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This treasure chamber also contains a great many artefacts of religious art and craftsmanship, including richly embroidered copes and chasubles, the so-called “Levietenkleed” (Levite’s Robe) of St. Lambertus,
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 20
6211 HE, Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43-3251851
In September 2004, a small new museum opened its doors in Maastricht, appropriately named “Taking cover in Maastricht”. Housed in one of the underground galleries in the Kazematten (a system of underground tunnels and bunkers),
Minister Goeman Borgesiusplantsoen
Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43-3252121
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This beautiful 13th century Gothic church contains an exceptional pulpit (1780), grave slabs and wall paintings (1400) with Christian symbols, and a 70 m tall tower. On various Saturdays throughout the year, organ concerts are given on the
Vrijthof
Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43-3506262 (VVV Maastricht)
In two former barns once used for housing animals at the Lichtenberg farmstead, the “Stichting Oud Sint Pieter” (Association of the former municipality of St. Pieter) maintains an exhibition, which changes every year, focusing on
Hoeve Lichtenberg, Lichtenbergweg 2
Maastricht
Tel.: +31 (0)43-3250974
The city hall, built over the years 1659-1664 under the guidance of master architect Pieter Post, has a tower dating from 1684 and a carillon with 49 bells that is still regularly played. The interior is also very attractive, with beautiful wall
Markt 78
6211 CL, Maastricht
Tel.: 31(0)43-3505050
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This traditional brewery, which was in operation until 1970, is still almost completely intact and is an important industrial historical monument. The former brewery as well as the five-storey high malt chamber has the status
Kleine Staat 1
Maastricht
Tel.: +31 (0)43 350 62 62
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The Thermenmuseum (Roman baths museum) in Heerlen is built on a site where a Roman bathhouse was excavated. In a special light-and-sound show, potter Lucius gives you a detailed and vivid description of his experiences on his first visit to the
Coriovallumstraat 9
6411 CA, Heerlen
Tel.: T +31 (0)45-5605100 Fax: F +31 (0)45-5603915
